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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-12-10
DR.. ]. b. Ritchey, Agricultural Editor.
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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-12-10

the South for three months. A COM
mittee Of the Chattanooga Chamber
of Commerce consisting OLD. B.
Loveman, c. f. James and E..
Scott have the matter in charge, and
they want all towns and cities in the
South which are interested to send
committees to Chattanooga at an
early date to exchange opinions and
prefer their request to railroad officials
in business like way.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-12-10

IN THE Senate last Monday, Sen
ator Harris presented a memorial for
a CONSTITUTIONAL amendment prohibit
ing the manufacture, sale, importa-
ton, expectation, or transportation of
alcoholic drinks in the United States.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-12-10

THE Chattanooga Chamber of Com
merce has put a matter on foot,
which, if successfully contaminated,
will result in much good to the South.
The purpose Of the movement is to
bring large numbers of people to the
south on seeing expeditions" and
the plan to do it by is 20 induce the
great trunk lines of railroads to give
q special rate Of one cent mile to
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1887-12-10

Col. JOSIAH PATTERSON and Vice
President Leake, of the Tennessee
Midland, are expected in Nashville
this week, to give an assurance of the
building of the road to that city if q
certain amount of stock is taken in
private subscriptions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
How Poor Puss Was Rescued.
From st, Nicholas for July.


One beautiful summer evening the ave-
nues of large city were thronged with
people on their way TO the different
churches. At certain corner, however,
several persons were standing, gazing APP
parentiy into the air. Others soon Joined
them, until so large crowd was gathered
that the way was completely blocked
Soon the windows along the street were
thronged with people, and number of
persons were seen on the tops of the houses
in the ncighborhood.
And what do you think they saw! Cling
ing for dear life to jutting ornament near
the top of tall church steepe that pointed
straight up into the air was a black cat.
How did It get there" was the first ques-
ton every one asked, and How will it get
downF was the next.
The poor creature was looking down, and
at frequent intervals it uttered a pitiful cry,
as ii calling to the crowd below for help.
Once il slipped and fell a short distance
down the sloping side of the Steeple, and an
exclamation of pity came from the crowd,
now intensely interested in its fate. Luck
lily the cats paws caught on another pro
lection, and for the moment it was safe.
Some looker-on suggested that it be shot
III order 10 save it from the more dreadful
death that seemed to await il; but no one
was willing t. fire the shot Ere long a lit
tie window some distance above the place
where the cat was clinging was seen to open.
Two boys had determined TO save it. they
had mounted the stairs To where the bell
hung, and then by ladder had reached the
window. They had taken board up with
them, and they now pushed one end of it
out OF the window and lowered il till il was
within reach of the cat Then, by encour-
aging words and signs, they tried to per-
suadc the creature 10 step on the plank. Puss
seemed 70 understand, and put out one paw,
but drew it back Immediately; and at that
instant one of the boys accidentally let 60
his hold, the board turned over, and the cat
would certainly have been dashed TO the
ground had it trusted TO that means of es-
cane
The boys withdrew the board, and soon
re-appearing at the window, were seen to
be lowering a basket down the side of the
steeplc. Pussy having now ceased TO cry,
watched IL intently as IL came nearer and
nearer When it was within reach the cat
clrefully put out one paw and took hold Of
one side Of the basket, then ms carefully re-
peated the action vita the other paw, then
drew itself up, and with a violent effort
flung itself over the side and into the bot
tom Of the basket The next moment it
was safely drawn up 10 the window, amid
loud cheers from tn 0o'i1'nrs below.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
A Rocky Mountain Hostess.
From the Overland for Jun,

From the Overland for June.
1--WE don't have many ladies stop here, "
obviously remarked the hostess, introducing
the artist to her room. A hot little oven
like apartment, containing a bed assertive
of feathers, a-stand, and lamp attracting
a whirring swarm of moths and mosquitoes
through the small open window. No other
furniture whatever. No water-no towels
no toilet conveniences of any sort.
"Ah, very comfortable indeed" with
amiable hypocrisy exclaimed the weary and
dust grimed guest, while her heart sank
If you will kindly give us water, and
towels, and wash bowl
But the lady of the ranch was not to be
caught rashly committing herself to any
thing.
I'VE don't have many ladies come along, "
she repeated retlectvely And after CON
siderable pause, she added, as making a gen
eral remark apropoS Of nothing in particu-
lar. 'Most folks that come along jest come
down to the back stoop to wash up.
But we prefer TO wash up in our room, -
suavely retorted this unusual visitor.
And it was evidently borne upon the
hostess mind that ladies, when they did
come along, were perhaps entitled to es-
pecial consideration, for presently, rs the
travellers were desultorily chatting on the
front doolsteps, she came to them.
'Be you used to sleepin' between sheets p
she asked, with all the repose of manner at
tributed to the cast of We're de We're.
I'VE generally do" returned Piscator
gently.
Some folks does, but most folks that
come along would jest rather lay between
the blankets when the night is chilly: so.
thinks |, I'll ask and with grave compo.
sure she retired
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
pER1LoUs BALLOON INCIDENT.
Tim Baldwin Jumps from an Elevation
of 5000 Feet.

Tim Baldwin Jumps from an Elevation
OF 5000 Feet.
The following dispatch to the New York
World from Quincy, ILL.,, gives fuller &C
count of the thrilling performance of the
aeronaut Baldwin in that city on July
than appeared in the MORNING News of
July 3: A thrilling performance was en-
acted here to-day as the principal attraction
of the celebration. Tim Baldwin, the
aeronaut, was advertised to jump from n
captive balloon at an elevation of 1900 feet.
AT a few minutes past 4 O'Clock Baldwin
jumped into the basket The balloon was
cut loose and rose gradually into the air,
carried eastward by the wind. When about
1900 feet high Baldwin grasped the ring of
his parachute which hung from the netting
and gave the lines a shake. Strengthening
them out. He parted the ropes between the
ring and the basket and steadied himself for
the leap.
The balloon in the mean time had reached
an altitude of $500 feet. The watching
thousands were giving up, and in a few
moments more would have started home.
Another movement is visible in the balloon.
The cotton of the parachute is shaking in
the wind, and interest in Baldwin and the
balloon is again excited.
The plucky man has jumped. For hun
dred feet he drops like lead The parachute
partially fills and the next hundred feet the
velocity is decreased The crowd holds its
breath. Not sound is heard. Every eye
is turned on the man suspended in air hang
ing by his hands 4, 900 feet above the earth
He shakes his foot, the crowd takes it as a
signal and huzza breaks forth that might
have encouraged the plucky man in his
perilouS descent. He now travels at a
slower pace, though the parachute has not
filed. The cords are tangled and though
the speed is slackened the parachute careens
in its downward course and the tired
Rronaut sways with his umbrella.
In three minutes and twenty seconds after
leaving his balloon Baldwin's feet strike
terra firma. The rope strings about his
wrists relax an instant and then tighten, as
the wind catches the parachute, and turns
him over couple of times before he is able
to release his hands. With a quick move
ment the parachute collapses, leaving him
PROSTATE for a moment after the most peril
GUS aerial voyage ever chronicled, and two
miles from his starting point. When Bald
win left the balloon it was at an altitude of
5000 feet and a mile east of his starting
point
Baldwin is a native of Quincy, and is %
years of age. For several years he was an
attache of the Quincy Herald, but ten years
ago adopted the profession of athletics His
first great feat was the walking of rope
over the bay at San Francisco. In Septem-
Der last he jumped 900 feet from a captive
balloon in that city. He was seen by a
World reporter after the jump to-day. but
was too much Frustrated to give any def
mite account of his experience. He was to
have made a jump on Staten Island, n. Y,
on July II, but the loss of his balloon will
undoubtedly delay that performance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
The Crimes of Napoleon.
Nine. Blaze IN the Nel0 Princeton Rerict
AA-l.... -.... -. a..

Nine. Blaze IN the Ne,o Princeton Rerictc.
When one reflects what the frivolity and
seliishness, the betrayal Of public trust, tho
sins Of commission and omission of the
Bourbons had been since the advent of
Louis XIV, and when one thinks of the
victories with which Napoleon had gh!ttei
so vain and ignorant a people as the French,
and the spoils he had brought home to them
ono can hardly measure, at first. the evil Of
those deeds of his which reconciled such u
community to such SUCCESSORS. But Napo.
leon had lost the sense of what is due TO
humanity, and humanity had to be avenged
The man who quietly said 10 NJ. do Mar
bonne, when referring TO the unpopularity
OF the Russian campaign: why, after all,
what did il cost met Not more than BOG, 900
men, and among those good many were
Germans this man had to be set aside by
human law, and, as was quickly shown, he
was set aside too lenently.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
BEDDING WITH A SNAKE.
Strange Freak of a Chattanooga Citi-
zen.
From, the Chattanooga Times.


From the Chattanooga Times.
On West Ninth street, near the corner of
Pine, lives Caleb O'Bannion and his sister.
Caleb is well advanced in years, and is an
original Chattanooga, having been born
and reared in Chattanooga. He grew tired
of hearing it said that snake charmers and
animal tanners were all forgeries, and made
up his mind that as Chattanooga had pro-
duced every other kind of curiosity. the
town should also turn out snake charmer
A few days since he was seen by several
of his friends with very badly swollen face,
one of his eyes being almost out.
whats the matterH" inquired Alderman
Digger, who has known Caleb for long
time.
We'll" said Caleb, ''that was caused by
my bedfellow. You see have great power
over animals, and can charm snakes got
me a regular king snake not long ago, and
it has been sleeping with me ever since. 1t
would Irvine around my arms and neck and
coil up under my arms, and was perfectly
contented. The king snake, you know, is
very poisonous. Well, the other day, after
he had licked himself all over, after the
nature of his kind, completely covering
himself with the saliva, he wrapped him
self around my head, just as you see
the line of Inflammation on my forehead,
and the result was l was poisoned; he never
bit me a single time. After the king snake
ticks himself in that way he usually crawls
through the mud, and in that way rubs it
all off; my snake did not do that, and so l
am poisoned. My sister became frightened,
and yesterday she took an AK and cut my
snake in two, killing it.
But | have ordered nine new snakes of
different kinds from the country, and will
show you how to charm them"
Mr.. Digger said he preferred that Mr..
O'Bannion keep the snakes Gagged, and he
was seconded by the reporter, who actually
shuddered at the bare thought of the thing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
COTTON SEED WANTED.
TO PRODUCERS And SHIPPERS
COTTON SEED.

THE SOUTHERN COTTON OIL COMPANY
i will be ready to buy Cotton Seed by Sept.
list. 1887 and will want it shipped to Mills at
Atlanta and Savannah, Ga, and Columbia,
S c., whichever city is nearest to you, by rail
road
Mr.. c. FITZSIMONS is our Travelling Agent,
and will take part in discussions as to the rela-
tive value of Cotton Seed and Cotton Seed Meal
at any agricultural meetings, if they desire it.
We consider this important, as there are
many erroneous ideas about buying, selling and
exchanging Seed for Meal
Address all communications to SOUTHERN
COTTON OIL COMPANY, and send your post
Office address to the mill that is nearest you, if
you wish us to quote you prices.
We ask shippers to remember that it is the
erection of our Mills that will give you better
prices this year and ask your support in return
We refer you to the banks in the above cities
for our financial responsibility.
SOUTHERN COTTON OIL COMPANY.
IS. OLIVER BROS beg to inform shippers
that they have no connection with the "Oliver
OIL Company" Mills at Columbia s. c.. and
Charlotte N. c.. Although these Mills will run
under the name of "Oliver Oil Companies"
they are owned by the AMERICAN COTTON
OIL TRUST
Shippers wishing to deal with the OLIVER
BROS, will please ship to SOUTHERN COTTON
OIL COMPANY MILLS.
OLIVER BROTHERS.,
Former Owners Oliver Oil Company Mills.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
FLORIDA'S CAPITAL.
a Brief Review of Chief Justice A. E.
Maxwell


TALLAHASSEE, FLA, July 6.-Hon. A. Z.
Maxwell the new Chief Justice of the
Florida supreme Court, is a native of Geor-
gia. and was educated at the University of
Virginia. When quite young man he re
moved 10 Florida and soon attained a high
place among the leading men of the State
He has been a member OF both branches of
the State Legislature, and served at differ
ent times as Secretary of State and Attor-
ney General. In 1852 he was elected to the
United States Congress and was reelected
in 1894 After this he declined further cleo
ton and practiced law until.1S62, when he
was elected TO the Confederate Senate.
In 1865 he was appointed Judge of the
Supreme Court by Gov ID. s. Walker, and
served until the Republicans assumed charge
of the State government. He presided
over the State Convention which nominated
George +. Drew for Governor in 1876. and
rendered valuable aid in redeeming the
State that year. In 1877 be was appointed
Judge OF the First Judicial Circuit, which
position he held until his resignation in 1885.
He was a leading member of the late Con-
stitutional Convention, and his promotion
70 the Chief Justiceship gives universal
satisfaction.
Gov. Perry is making no haste in the Sc
lection Of the members of the Railroad
Commission. It is thought by some that
ex-Chief Justice McWhoi-ter. of West
Florida; the present Attorney General, Dir.
Cooper, OF East Florida, and Hon. T.. G. +.
Sanchez, of South FLORIDA. will compose the
commission, but, of course, this is mere
speculation and may have no foundation in
fact.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

CITY TREAsURER's OFFICE,
SAVANNAH, GA, July 1, 1887 {
The following taxes are now due:
REAL ESTATE, second quarter, 1887.
STOCK IN TRADE, second quarter, 1887.
FURNITURE, ETC, second quarter, 1887
MONEY. SOLVENT DEBTS, ETC, second
quarter, 1887.
WATER RENTS, sir months in a6Udnce. from
July l, 1897, to Jan. l, 1888.
GROUND RENTS, two or more quarters in
arrears.
A discount of ten per cent. will be allowed
upon all of the above Except Ground Rents) if
paid within Fifteen Days after July list.
CHARLES s. HARDEE. CITY Treasurer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
YANKEES GAVE HIM THE CUE.
A Celestial Student WEEDS an Heiress
and Will Enter Journalism.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, July Cyan Phon
Lee, of Fragrant Hills, China, who gradu-
ated with high honors at Yale's last com
mencement, was to-day united in marriage
to Miss Elizabeth Maude Jerome, a New
Haven heiress. The ceremony was quietly
performed at the residence of the brides
mother by Rev. DR.. ,Twtchell, of Hartford.
The groom was sent here to be educated
several years ago. After his re
turn to China he became tired of
home and at the first opportunity ran away,
and finally reached New Haven. He again
entered in the class of 1887, and greatly
distinguished himself throughout his college
course. This wedding is the first case ON
record in New Haven where a Yankee girl
has married a Chinamau, and the event ex
cites considerable comment After a wed
ding trip to Nalragansett Pier the pair will
reside in New Haven, the groom intending
TO enter the journalistic field.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07

WIFE, think my dear, that we mad better
name the baby Bill
Husband-"Bnl'" What do you want him
named that fory
Wife-So that he will be called william"
when ne grows up--Acir York sun
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07

1t seems absurd that two great countries
should quarrel over Goldfish, If it were shad,
or even brook trout there might he some
sense about e.; but Goldfish. Goldfish makes us
tired.-Pitck
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07

JoHS PREsToS died recently at Browntown,
n. j., aged los years. When he was 100 years
of are be walked eight miles day and cut cord
wood. He never retired without his glass Of
applejack.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
ERNST ROsENKRANZ,

Dresden, Germany. Piano Manufacturer. Es-
tablished 1871 Alodrds Of t,relUe gold first prize
medals. We have been appointed sole agents
for the above named factory, and several of
these celebrated instruments have been shipped
to Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
THE MORNING NEWS
STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
8 Whitaker Street.

The Job Department of the MORNING NEWS
ing and Engraving, Book Binding and Account
Book Manufacturing, is the most complete in the
South. It is thoroughly equipped with the most
improved machinery and employs q large force
of competent workmen, and carries a full stock
of
PAPERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS.
These facilities enables it TO execute orders
for anything in the above lines at the shortest
notice and the lowest prices consistent with good
work. Corporations, merchants, business men
and others are requested to get estimates from
this establishment before sending their orders
abroad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
DIR. HENRY S COLDING,
DENTIST,
Office corner Jones and Drayton streets.

NIIICC NOIH7I IUIIts anu 1T oJIUH sII76Vs'
ULMER's LIVER CORRECTOR.
This vegetable preparation is invaluable for
the restoration of tone and strength to the syS-
ills, caused by disordered liver, it cannot be
excelled. Highest prizes awarded, and in
dorsed by eminent medical men, Ask for u
mers Liver Corrector and take no other. 81 90
a bottle. Freight paid to any address.
B. T. ULMER, NJ. D.,
Pharmacist, Savannah Ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
OWNER WANTED FOR A WATCH.

watch has been placed in our hands, sup
posed to have been stolen. Owner can have
same by proving property and paying charges.
HAYWOOD, GAGE & co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
THANKS.

Editor Morning Neaos: The Knights of Labor
return their sincere thanks to Messrs. Ludden &,
Bates for the use Of flags so generously donated
them for their use at Montgomery on July 4.
This house is always ready to assist with their
valuable donations any institution whose prin-
ciples are the elevation of the human race. Let
all true Knights remember them.
JOINT COMMITTEE X OF l..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
BOARD OF TRADE.

A special meeting of the Board of Trade will
be held TOMORROW, at 1880 A N, for the
purpose of hearing Maj. John A. A. West in the
interest of the Birmingham and Atlantic Air
Line railroad. By order of PRESIDENT
JOHN HENDERSON, Superintendent,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07

BY last New York steamer a small lot of fine
Felt and Cloth Hats; also a few dozen white
for sale very low at
JAUDON'S,
$50 St Julian Street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
MEETINGS.
soLOMON's LODGE NO. r.F. & A.
SAVANNAH YACHT GLIB.

a meeting OF the Club will be held at Fords'
Opera House THURSDAY, 7TH INST, at II
O'Clock to make arrangement for approaching
cruise. VIM. HONE, Commodore,
w d .InrNsrnNS Secretary
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-07
GREENMICH PARK AssOCIATION.

A meeting of the Greenwich Park Association
will be held at the office of the undersigned on
Thursday the 18th inst, at p for the cleo
the bylaws.
Every stakeholder is requested to be present
in person or by proxy.
GEO w OWENS Chairman.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04

ASSESSING the property Of the city
and county is most important and
difficult matter. Values are chang
ing so rapidly from month to month
that tho valuation of last year is
worthless this year in many sections
of the county. The exploitation Of q
neighborhood, by putting in a new
railroad, the founding of a colony, or
the planting Of . new town, will
sometimes cause realty to rise fifty
per cent. in few months. A new
line of street-cars, the change OF the
postoffice or of q hotel will, in the
city, bring about like results. There
is large undertaking before the As
SCISSORS. Could the valuation be gem
orally raised without putting MS at too
much disadvantage as regards the
other counties in the matter Of State
taxes, it would be very good thing.
The poor mans home, or his little
farm, is probably rated quite as high
rs it should be, but large tracts,
blocks paying princely revenues, and
lots held on speculation should be
made to bear their just proportion Of
the burdens of government. The one
should be rated in the ratio of its
rentals, the other in proportion to the
prices at which such property is held.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04

SUCH strings OF people as crowd the
postoffice for their mail, block up the
street for one hundred feet each way.
The thoroughfare is impossible. The
Government is making the accommo-
datlons and the force which answered
six years ago do for a city which is
now nearly five times as large as it
was then. Besides, there are at all
times from five hundred to fifteen
thousand strangers in this city who
get their letters at the windows, and
who get twice as many letters, on an
average, as the same number would ii
they we're permanent residents. The
new Office is nearly ready, and with
its increased facilities, the clerks will
be able to do their duties with decid-
edly more dispatch and ease. But,
with all proper allowance, there will
continue to be great inconvenience
delay and over-work of the force un'
til this is doubled in numbers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-01-04

ToucHIno the Andover Seminary
heresy trial, in progress before the
COURTS Of Massachusetts, while the
psople OF this age will generally SYM
pathise with the professors whose lib
ofal views have brought them into
rfo1culty, still there are these things
7 y - said on the other side: They
holding and teaching doctrines
~ contrary to the tenets Of the
n1ors Of that institution. In pro-
n1ne . term Of probation for the
1nbodied spirit after death, they
1e1Ing forth things very far away
- ~ position Of other days.
g ~ ~ eottins rapidly back to the
Sup q ~ medieval church regard
- puEsntory, and are thus rolling
- contaries back TO all appearances
~ hundred Year,. Nov, II these